Industry layoffs, what are people doing? (San Diego)

Three companies in San Diego cut staff in the same month. This is my first time dealing with any of this. The postings I see are fewer and ask for more. How did you choose?

Talk to people in the field you are considering. Two coffee chats changed my mind about one option.

Look at job postings to see which skills repeat, then fill the gap. That gave me a direction.